Doyle Clayton
Doyle Clayton, well known for its employee work, also has a strong employer side practice which is continuing to grow. The firm regularly handles sensitive tribunal litigation for major multinationals and is recommended for its experience in navigating potential restrictive covenant infringements, particularly with regard to LLPs. The team is led by the highly experienced Peter De Maria, who offers expertise on team moves, breach of fiduciary duties and misuse of confidential information. De Maria has an impressive record in litigation and regularly receives referrals from barristers’ chambers. Other key team members include Dan Begbie-Clench, an expert in senior employee contractual negotiations, and retail and tech sector employment specialist Alison Garrow, who was promoted to partner in January 2023.
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Testimonials
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‘Great depth of knowledge, commerciality, approachability and genuine interest in their clients.’
‘Dan Begbie-Clench - feels like a genuine partner to us, easy to deal with, talks in a language everyone can understand, provided training to our company that was practical and useful.’
‘The team has been cohesive and attentive throughout a two-year long matter.’
‘Very practical and easy to use. All around a pleasure to deal with.’
‘They have an excellent team, with great attention to detail.’
- 'Their team comprises professionals from diverse backgrounds, allowing them the ability to offer us comprehensive and holistic solutions.'
Key clients
- Bank of Africa United Kingdom PLC
Work highlights
- Acts for Bank of Africa, its CEO and one of its non-exec directors in respect of claims brought against them by their former head of HR, for unfair dismissal and whistleblowing.
- Advising an accountancy practice on recruitment of an LLP member from a competing firm and his non-compete restrictions.
- Advising a law firm on recruitment of partners from rival London-based firms and advising on the LLP restrictive covenants for those individuals.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Peter De Maria